Chronic health issues + some extra health issues in the past few months + disability benefits worries + the general dystopian crap going on in the UK and the rest of the world. Rest is rebellion right?! I need a break and to focus on self care, kindness and compassion.

Slipknot and stitch 🤟🏻🧶 It's a heavy metal #crochet session today! I've not picked up this Tunisian crochet project for a bit - it's such a relaxing project to work on 😊 #crochetsky

Hi, wallet inspector here please open your pockets for the legal battles we have ahead. goodlawproject.org/crowdfunder/...

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Before you watch or support #knitstars please research Shelley Brander and her extremely problematic spread of misinformation of Autism. To be clear: Autism is not something that needs to be cured, nor can it be by just changing your diet. #knit #crochet 🧶

I promise I will post some finished #crochet soon! But in the meantime here's another #wip I started 😂 I'm remaking the Shark Tank top as I wasn't happy with it the first time - I'll be altering it to hopefully fit my body better 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 I just love this yarn and stitch combo so I have to try! 🧶

#crochetart 💖🧶 #crochet

This is such a cool shrug!! 💖🧶

I was struggling with overwhelm & lost my motivation to crochet for a good couple of months. But in the last couple of weeks since doing a test for a 'wonky spiral' that Lisa Doherty (Freeform crocheter) designed I've got my crojo back! Here's the spiral & others I've been inspired to create.

The freeform #crochet guide I tested wonky spirals for is now out on Ravelry! #crochetsky 🧶

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Exhausted. But not as much as yesterday when after 12 hours in bed I went back to sleep for 2 hours... Got up & had breakfast, crocheted a little and listened to a podcast and then went for a 2 hour nap... And had an early night!! Felt like someone gave me a sleeping potion!!! #mecfs #chronicillness

Wowsers, this is gorgeous!! 💖

Needs blocking and a better photo but I finished my Citadel Shawl! #crochet #crochetsky 🧶 Yarn: Woollyccino cotton yarn cake

Because the world needs more people who are GLOWING

Government plans to cut disability benefits could drive more costs on to cash-strapped councils, according to campaigners and local government officials The Disability Policy Centre estimates the cuts would add £1.2bn of costs for the NHS and social care By me: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

If any UK peeps have the energy to email your MP about the disability benefits cuts please do. We don't all have the energy to do so and I'm scared. If the changes go ahead I won't even be able to afford my rent nevermind the things that help keep my health as stable as possible...

Today is a good day to divest from Amazon and instead support small businesses.* By using Libro.fm instead of Audible, your audiobook purchases support independent bookshops 😍 *Every day is a good day to support small businesses!

Check out this #crochet beauty! 🧶💖

Does anyone else relate to feeling like you can either do it all or do nothing?🥲Learning how my brain is wired has come with accepting some days I can be an absolute boss whirlwind and others I am a puddle when I need to recharge 🐌

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Has anyone tried using Tunisian crochet with a knitting pattern? I was told when I learned that this is possible but I've never tried it! As a non knitter I don't know how complicated it would be... #crochet #crochetsky #tunisiancrochet 🧶

I keep adding to this as I find more #crochet accounts 🧶 #crochetsky

Making progress on my Citadel Shawl #crochet #crochetsky 🧶

My crochet patterns, Mermaid’s Purse Top and Mermaid’s Purse Bag, are featured in the March issue of Crochet Foundry Magazine 🤩 #crochet #crochetsky 🧶

Check out the Mermaids Purse Top designed by @pearledwing.bsky.social on the front cover!!

I eventually pinned out my #crochet mesh shrug yesterday! I think I need to steam it as last time I tried just spraying it with water it shrunk back. I always feel like I'm blocking mesh things wrong as they look wonky at the edges where I've pinned it! #crochetsky 🧶

Throwback to the Starburst Galaxy Snood which I loved so much that I made two of!! Pattern by Tortie Treblemaker Designs Yarn: vegan sock minis from www.veganyarn.co.uk

Idiocracy was meant to be a movie. That’s all.

Omg this is amazing!!

This is so cool! 💖💖💖

I mainly use @listeningbooks.bsky.social for reading as my ME/CFS & other issues mean it's mainly easier to listen to audiobooks. It's only £20 a year and the catalog is amazing - plus you can request any book that isn't there and they'll look into getting it. #booksky #audiobooks

Here are just some alternatives to Amazon for book lovers! My faves. Also obviously your local library - which often have apps to read ebooks and audiobooks. Mine uses Borrowbox but many use Libby/Overdrive. Hive.co.uk is a good UK book source too. #booksky #books #ethicalreading #ditchAmazon

When Amazon launched in 1995, there were 5,500 indie bookshops in the U.S., with 7,000 locations. By May of 2023, that number had decreased to 2,185 indies & 2,599 locations. When you purchase audiobooks via Libro.fm vs. Audible, you directly support indie bookshops. Let's make that number grow ❤️

Check out this awesome #crochet mushroom witch hat designed by @mythicphoenix.bsky.social 🍄🧶

Throwback to when I tested this gorgeous Celtic Sun Bag pattern by Tortie Treblemaker Designs on IG I didn't have any Aran yarn so I held DK yarn double and I love the effect this has! (pattern available on Ravelry, link in comments)

When you buy graphic novels/manga on offer just because the titles are weird and it intrigues you... Thanks World of Books! #booksky #graphicnovels #manga

It was the 10 year anniversary of the yarnie group I'm in - Yarn Addicts of Manchester this Saturday just gone. I realised I've actually been going since 2015 too - when it was called Crochet, Chat, Coffee & Cake! I made the purple mesh shrug I'm wearing for the occasion 🧶 🥳 #crochet #crochetsky

Since I'm ill (again) have another throwback picture! 😂 A rainbow one to brighten up the day 🌈 Pattern: Granny Stitch Daisies cardigan by @by.daisy.dots on IG Yarn: Premier yarns Home Cotton in Rainbow & Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran in Pansy Purple #crochet #crochetsky 🧶

And I've got another virus/sinus infection (not sure which but I feel grim!) It feels like my health issues are relentless at the moment 😞

What an amazing #crochet make! 🧶💖

How about maybe not buying from problematic companies all the time instead of just boycotting them for a day tomorrow?... Just an idea... Support local or independent businesses where you can...

Has 6 projects on the go, decides on two more as going to sleep last night... Starts one immediately today... Good job I'm enjoying having multiple projects going as it gives me more choice 😂 #crochet #crochetsky 🧶

Did you know if you use two yarn colours for Tunisian crochet you get a lovely stripe on one side and an interesting pattern on the other?... This is a ruana I made using just the simple stitch (with a standard crochet top underneath) #crochet #crochetsky #tunisiancrochet 🧶

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” A gentle reminder that kindness doesn’t just help others - it nurtures us too. It’s essential. 🧡 #kindness #compassion #humanity Picture by Harmony Willow

Progress on my Tunisian crochet cardigan - though not much as I keep just starting new projects 😂 Pattern: Intemporel cardigan Yarn: Fyberspates Vivacious DK #crochet #crochetsky #tunisiancrochet 🧶

Looking forward to diving into this!! 💖 #book #intersectionalfeminism #booksky

Throwback to when I tested the Laura Cowl for my lovely friend Jessica Boddis (@rainbowjesscrafts on IG) Pattern link in comments #crochet #crochetsky 🧶

This is #crochet 🧶

So apparently I started designing a #crochet gothic handbag during my sleep meditation last night 😂 🧶🖤